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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore radio news formats, styles, and sequences, and then write segments for a student-centered news radio program. In small groups, students develop and write news segments for a student-centered radio program. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students explore local and regional US geography through the use of a simple AM radio at home in the evening. By practicing listening and note-taking skills, and completing a listener's log sheet, students identify radio stations by call sign, frequent Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students examine the basic concepts of radio waves and magnetic fields. They study how the AM radios are built and demonstrate the concepts of amplitude and frequency. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students work together to create a working radio. They identify circuit components and discuss how they operate. They practice soldering as well. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students compare radio coverage of news events with coverage of 21st century new stories. They analyze various forms of media as they relate to news coverage. They write an essay comparing the impact of radio versus that of television Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students study magnetic fields, sound waves and how AM radios work. They determine the difference between transverse and longitudinal waves, and define amplitude and frequency of waveforms. They watch demonstrations that introduce them to these concepts. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students create a working radio by soldering circuit components supplied from an AM radio kit. They demonstrate an efficient soldering technique, identify the circuit components used to construct their radio, and explain how their radio is functioning. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations as well as recognize and analyze alternative explanations and models. After a brief discussion on Jupiter, students read and article on the discovery of Jupiter Radio Emissions and answer discussion questions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students explore the importance of radio in history. As they explore the purpose of radio, students compare and contrast present-day radio with the past. In groups, students plan and produce audio-taped auditions for a radio station. They write for radio through summarizing interviews and creating reports. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students create a radio drama based on an event or period in history. After reading and listening to radio plays, they work in groups to select a historical event or period in history to research. They create sound effects, research and write commercials, and record their radio plays using an iPod and a voice recorder to broadcast for the class. Full Review »

